Sewage advisory affects South Boston waterfront

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Sewage-discharge advisory covers South Boston waterfront

Boston health officials issued a water-contact advisory after a combined sewer overflow at the MWRA’s Prison Point facility affected the Inner Harbor, including the South Boston waterfront. The discharge ran from 8:31 a.m. to 3:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27; officials advise avoiding contact with affected waters for at least 48 hours after an overflow.

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Six-alarm fire damages Nubian Square commercial building

Firefighters battled a six-alarm blaze Monday at 72 Warren St. in Roxbury’s Nubian Square. The initial report said no injuries were reported.

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MBTA bus-lane camera ticketing starts October 1

The MBTA’s automated bus-lane enforcement program begins Thursday, October 1. Initial fines will be $25, with higher penalties for repeat violations.

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Green Line service suspended through October 4

A planned shutdown through October 4 suspends B-branch service between Government Center and Babcock Street, C-branch service between Government Center and Kenmore, D-branch service between North Station and Kenmore, and E-branch service between Heath Street and North Station.

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Flood and coastal risks persist after nor’easter

The nor’easter continued to bring strong coastal winds and possible urban, street and minor coastal flooding Monday. A Flood Watch remained in effect for eastern Massachusetts through Tuesday morning.

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Celine opens in Fort Point’s former Blue Dragon space

Celine opened Monday at 324 A Street in Fort Point. The restaurant serves a French-Canadian-inspired menu from Coda Restaurant Group and chef Joe Cooke.

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City holds Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf meeting

Boston hosts a community meeting today, September 29, at City Hall on site analysis and next steps for Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf. Sessions begin at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Council housing committee hears fair-housing implementation update

The City Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development holds a public hearing today, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. on Boston’s Assessment of Fair Housing implementation.

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Boston Public Library trustees meet Tuesday morning

Library trustees meet at the Central Library today, September 29, at 8:30 a.m. to consider a telephone-system contract, FY27 program grants and public comments.

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Free bookkeeping workshop for restaurant owners

Boston’s Office of Small Business offers a virtual bookkeeping workshop today, September 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The session covers using bookkeeping and profit-and-loss statements to manage restaurant operations.

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BPS multilingual-family advisory group meets tonight

Boston Public Schools’ English Learner Advisory Committee holds a virtual welcome session tonight, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. The session covers DELAC, BPS resources and committee participation.

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Bids for 71 Boston school buses due today

Proposals to supply Boston Public Schools with 71 internal-combustion-engine passenger buses are due today, September 29, at 1 p.m.

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Red Sox open AL Wild Card Series against Yankees

Boston opens its best-of-three American League Wild Card Series against New York today, September 29, at 8 p.m. Eastern at Yankee Stadium.

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Bruins host Rangers in TD Garden season opener

The Bruins face the New York Rangers at TD Garden today, September 29, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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